Cameron Smith

Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier has confirmed plans for an A380neo with more fuel-efficient engines as well as a longer version of the superjumbo capable of carrying even more passengers than today's double-decker jet. (www.ausbt.com.au) Mer...

Airbus' new A320neo will make its maiden flight this month, ahead of its planned debut in October 2015 and with a deep queue of airlines eager to take up the fuel-efficient jet. (www.ausbt.com.au) Mer...

How much actual economic value does an A380 bring to a city, compared to smaller aircraft like a Boeing 777? Using Sydney Airport as an example, Deloitte calculates a daily A380 flight contributes an estimated $342 million to Australia's GDP annually, compared to $287m for a Boeing 777 and just $176m for other international aircraft. (www.ausbt.com.au) Mer...

Army pilot Glenn Todhunter lay in the wreck of his crashed plane, bleeding from his legs. He looked down and saw his feet were an unrecognisable mass of blood and tissue. He saw fuel leaking from the plane and, trying to pull himself from his seat, felt a "tearing sensation". He believes that was his left foot. Both his legs were amputated to the knee. Determined to fly again, Mr Todhunter spent eight years training to reclaim his licence and went on to become the first disabled… (www.smh.com.au) Mer...

"Step inside Boeing's 787-9 Dreamliner ZB002 on this exclusive tour of what is only the world’s second stretched Dreamliner before large-scale production begins ahead of its debut in July with worldwide launch customer Air New Zealand." (www.ausbt.com.au) Mer...

Embraer's E2 jet - the second generation in its E-Jet family which includes the popular E190 - will take to the skies next year and concept cabins created by London-based studio Priestmangoode include some unique touches. (www.ausbt.com.au) Mer...